Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Chitungwiza This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:31 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:31 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:30 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:29 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:28 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:28 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:27 AM | 62 min | 58 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Chitungwiza
Planetary Hours in Chitungwiza Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Chitungwiza's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 55 minutes (Jun 21) and 66 minutes (Dec 21).
Because Chitungwiza lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Jan 29 and Nov 13.
South of the equator the seasons run the other way, so Chitungwiza's longest daytime hours fall in December and its shortest in June.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 55.3 min, Jun 21 | 66.1 min, Dec 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:10 AM, Nov 17 | 6:27 AM, Jun 28 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:27 PM, May 25 | 6:37 PM, Jan 9 |
How These Times Are Calculated
Twelve equal hours run from sunrise to sunset and twelve from sunset to the next sunrise, starting with the weekday's ruler and following the Chaldean order. Every time on this page, today's and the year's, is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for these coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Chitungwiza?
Today a daytime hour in Chitungwiza lasts about 62 minutes and a nighttime hour about 58. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 55 minutes (Jun 21) to 66 (Dec 21).
Do planetary hours in Chitungwiza change with daylight saving time?
No. Chitungwiza stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.